Teacher EC Blended

Illinois School District U-46•Independence, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Teacher of a blended class will plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students who are at risk of future academic failure and/or students with mild to moderate special education needs. Additionally, the teacher will build a working relationship with the family of the preschool child to support them in educating their child. Travel within the district and surrounding communities may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university.
Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for alternative provisional education (ELS-APE) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator (ELS-VIT) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement.
ESL endorsement required.
Early childhood teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
Knowledge of the WIDA Early Language Development Standards for English and Spanish.
Understanding of second language acquisition.
Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred.

Responsibilities

Displays a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, authentic assessment, and second language instructional practices for early learners.
Plans cohesive instruction following the district, Early Learners and Multilingual and Multicultural Education departments, guidelines that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
Implements researched-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students, as well as, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning and motivates students.
Effectively communicates with students, colleagues and parents.
Sets high expectations for student achievement and self-regulation; motivates students to work to their highest potential.
Implements assessments of student progress defined by program guidelines, maintains individual student portfolios, and communicates progress to students and parents.
Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
Collaborates with colleagues and parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
Assists in the referral of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed.
Works cooperatively with building administration and/or department staff in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
Participates in required district or state professional development activities.
Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
Maintains complete and correct records as required by law, district, and program policy.